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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.74, 8,027.48 and 2,062.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.74, 8,027.48 and 2,062.95 is: 3,094.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.74 : 8,027.48 = 2,062.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.74/8,027.48 = 2,062.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.74x = 8,027.48 × 2,062.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.74x = 16,560,325.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,560,325.13/5,350.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.96

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